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Monday, December 26, 2016

Robin Redbreast

Hi friends! I would like to share with you the Christmas ornament I made for our friend June.
This is a free chart you can find HERE. I stitched this two over two with DMC on pale blue(hard to see with my picture) 28ct linen. I searched my fabric stash and found the perfect fabric to back this little flat ornament. I cut the square shape and folded it just so, with mitered corners, around to the front of another cardboard square. I finished it with a piece of baker's twine as the hanger. This is how the back looks.
Madeleine did paint Murphy's portrait also. All three poodles are done. :) They are each 2"x2".
Did you notice how she even gave poor 'ol Murphy his blue eyes? Well, he does have bluish eyes. He does not have cataracts, just old dog eyes.

I am stitching up a Christmas ornament for a church friend. Yes, you read that right. Our Orthodox Christmas is January 7th. I have time. :)

Thank you for your encouragement and support my friends. I always look forward to comments left by you. Thank you. ♥ Have a wonderful week!

Stitching and praying,
Vickie




34 comments:

gracie said...

Great finishing for the Robin. The poodles look great! Have a good day my friend.

Maggee said...

What a really cute little robin ornament, and the backing is wonderfully symmetric! I did not realize the poodle painting were so tiny! wow! Too cute! Hugs!

Margaret said...

Love the ornament. So special to have all your pups painted by your DD. She is a real talent!

Angela Tucker said...

Wow, that backing is perfect!! I am not good at mitering. And you should see what I do with stripes... I would have chosen a print and just got it finished! LOL

I never thought of poodles looking that much different, but you can definitely tell who is who! Your daughter is very talented. SMILE

Robin in Virginia said...

What a sweet Robin ornament you created for your friend! Very cool backing fabric you used, Vickie! Murphy looks great done up in paint and the 3 look fabulous in your cubby. Thinking of you!

Jenny said...

What a precious ornament you stitched for your friend June. Your finish is just lovely as usual!

Murphy is just lovely in paint! How very special to have all three poodles in your cubby! What treasures they are!

Have fun stitching up your next ornament! I hope you have a good day doing things you love! How are you feeling?

Sending big hugs your way!

Angela said...

The ornament and the portrait are perfect! Love them both.

Manuela said...

Lovely little ornament.
The portrait looks great.

Linda said...

Another cute finish Vickie. Love the paintings of your furbabies.

Linda

butterfly said...


Oh Vickie I love my robin and such a great finish you matched up the backing so beautiful Thank you sweet friend.
What beautiful painting .

CathieJ said...

What an adorable little ornament. I love those poodle portraits. My muffin is long gone, but I love all the pictures that I have of her. Wishing you an early Merry Christmas.

laceystitcher said...

The robin ornament is adorable and I love your beautiful finish! Your poodle paintings are so cute; what treasures to have. Be sure to show us a picture of the ornament you are stitching for church. So good to hear from you. Happy stitching.............

Stitchy Mc Floss said...

Oh such a sweet little bird. Your daughter did an awesome job on the paintings. :)

Blessings always sweet friend. :)

Bea said...

Adorable ornament! So nice to see Murphy added to the pictures, now it's complete.

Carolien said...

Wow! Santa has poodles too! ;)

Lovely finish, both your ornament and Madeleine's piece of art.
Enjoy your day & waves across the ocean.

Carolien

Brigitte said...

This little robin is such a lovely gift for June. And your were doing a great job on the finishing.
Madeleine has got a lot of talent. The poodles look like in real life.

De borduurvrouw said...

Oh I love your Robin embroidery and you finished it so perfect. Your daughter is a talented painter, she painted the poodles exact the way they are. And there is still an empty case for another poodlepainting, so ther is room for another poodle ;-) Love and greets, Nienke

Andrea said...

Beautiful ornament for June. I didn't realise your daughters paintings were only 2 x 2. So talented.

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...

The robin ornie is lovely, very sweet.
Madelaine is so talented, she could sell those little painting for a lot of money. Nienke is right though, you have room for one more poodle!

Penny said...

What a sweet ornament finish! And I think your daughter's paintings are even more amazing considering the size - wow! Glad you have the complete collection now. : )

Carol said...

The ornament for June is so sweet, Vickie, and your daughter's latest painting is amazing. I had no idea they were so tiny--that makes them even more special :)

diamondc said...

Vickie: I love the little bird stitch, the back is a beautiful finish.
I do know about the Orthodox Christmas being in January.
I hope 2017 brings you no headaches.
The paintings are wonderful, such definition and beautiful.

Blessings
Catherine

Barb said...

The dog prints are just adorable! The ornament did turn out so pretty!

The Knitting Cross Stitcher said...

A lovely trio,your daughter is gifted.
A pretty robin too, for your friend,Vickie.

faith76 said...

Such beautiful christmassy stitching and I adore those dog portraits. Xxx

Julie said...

The 3 poodles together looks superb.
Pretty gift for June

Justine said...

What a lovely gift you made for June, and finished it off perfectly too! Your daughter is so very talented, her paintings have such personality.

stitchersanon said...

Very cute ornie and the paintings are amazing xx

Beth said...

What a wonderful gift to have a portrait of your poodle babies!

Frances said...

I love that sweet birdie ornament! He's even singing little music notes!!!
Those poodle portraits are lovely! I know you are proud of them!

Lillie said...

Lovely finishes Vicky and the painting of the poodle look fabulous. Happy New Year !

Lili said...

Sweet ornament!! The painting is amazing!!
Happy Holidays!!

gominam said...

Oh I'm so behind in my reading, and now Murphy's here! Hooray for your talented daughter. Lovely piece you made for your sweet friend too👍

Sarah in Stitches said...

Cute little stitching! I love the fabric you chose to back it with. Your daughter is so talented - her little portraits are great! :D